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- 7/30/2020
Report: Walmart eliminates jobs as part of reorganization
Walmart is reportedly cutting hundreds of corporate positions as it transforms into an omnichannel enterprise. - 7/30/2020
COVID-19 shutdown hits Sally Beauty in Q3
Forced store closures due to the pandemic dampened Sally Beauty’s Q3 performance, but the retailer is optimistic as stores reopen. - 7/30/2020
SmileDirectClub braces for new teen market
A telehealth dentistry platform is launching a new product aimed specifically at teens in need of teeth alignment. - 7/30/2020
Dunkin’ expects to close 800 U.S. stores
In the wake of declining Q2 sales, Dunkin’ Brands Group may close as many as 800 Dunkin’ stores by the end of 2020. - 7/30/2020
CVS to launch contactless payment with PayPal
CVS Pharmacy will become the first national retailer to integrate PayPal and Venmo QR code technology in its checkout experience. - 7/29/2020
Walmart expands employee app rollout, adds safety features
Walmart and Sam’s Club employees can now “Ask Sam” for any job-related information, including COVID-19 and emergency assistance. - 7/29/2020
L Brands slashes 850 corporate jobs
The parent company of Victoria’s Secret is trimming corporate headcount as part of a larger $400 million cost reduction plan. - 7/29/2020
Best Buy to close stores on Thanksgiving, jump-start holidays
Holiday deals will start early at Best Buy this year, but customers won’t have access to them in stores on Thanksgiving Day. - 7/29/2020
Coffee retailer provides in-app delivery
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is streamlining digital delivery orders for users of its rewards app. - 7/29/2020
Zebra acquires Reflexis for $575 million
A major mobile technology provider is purchasing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based workforce management solutions vendor.